Executed
Name not reported
A man was hanged at the county jail in Somerville, New Jersey, on May 12, 1897, in a judicial execution reported by The Leader a week later. His name, age and other personal details are not given in the report. He was held at the jail when the execution took place.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state
Reported by: news item in the historical newspaper account.